The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Otago & Southland Provincial Districts]
Mr. William Wall
Mr. William Wall
, formerly Proprietor of Newtown Hotel, was born in Kilkenny, Ireland, in 1863. He had experience
in agricultural pursuits prior to coming to Port Chalmers in the ship “Otago,” in 1876. For about sixteen years he was engaged in mining, and then became proprietor of the Newtown Hotel, Mr. Wall was a member of the Vincent Jockey Club. He was married, in 1882, to a daughter of the late Mr. J. Miller, of Matakanui, and has three daughters and two sons. Mr. Wall drew a lot at the ballot for the Levels estate, South Canterbury, and left Matakanui to settle on his farm.
Mr. W. Wall.